Florence: Medici & Renaissance Secrets - Unforgettable 2 Hrs
This tour is the best walking tour that you can ever have in Florence. It is a great introduction to the city for both first-timers as well as returners. It covers the main attractions of the city and also the hidden gems that are well and truly "off the beaten track" and gives you facts you wouldn't know or notice walking around by yourself. While you'll be led through the city you will be even accompanied through three centuries full of thrilling stories about the Medici family who influenced Florence’s history; little by little the Renaissance will become alive in front of you. You will not be involved in a boring, neutral lecture, but in a pleasant stroll through the center of Florence, in a friendly and easy-going atmosphere.
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
Lynn O, 10/27/2025 12:06:37 PM
Our guide was Aurelia and she is lovely. Patient, kind and extremely knowledgeable. I didn’t hear one question asked that she was unable to answer and she was engaged by several members of the group in discussions. She knows her Renaissance and Medieval history! She added to our understanding of Florence. Aurelia also gave us information on places to go and see beyond the walking tour; these were accompanied by directions and recommendations for various venues for food and drink. This was our second visit to Florence, and we are very pleased to have had the opportunity to take this walking tour.
sarahburton30260, 10/27/2025 11:37:19 AM
Manuel was an excellent guide, he told the story of Florence making connections across the centuries and how the city was shaped by its residents and vice versa. I felt like we saw hidden gems and learned how to “read” some of the city’s architecture. An excellent way to spend 2 hours.
Steve-Alexa1, 10/27/2025 8:11:37 AM
Our tour guide, Camilla was excellent. The price you pay on here goes to the company, not the guide, and the guide has to pay €5 for each person on the tour so it’s one of those where you pay what you choose. Camilla was superb and made the tour enjoyable and informative. Great anecdotes in places to make the history come alive.
David8003, 10/27/2025 7:26:08 AM
Simona was a brilliant guide, she gave us a great feel for the history of her city. The tour is definitely a 'must do' to understand Florence
JaneD1045, 10/27/2025 7:19:05 AM
A wonderful tour! Manuel wove his historical stories of Florence with knowledge and skill. I learned a lot but didn’t feel bombarded but instead inspired to understand more.
Q3869KCchrisw, 10/27/2025 7:17:32 AM
During the tour our guide, Manuel, mentioned that he was an actor by profession. And it showed. His diction was perfect, his stories (true) were clear and succinct, the key points repeated and emphasised. All delivered with humour, visual aids and some drama.
V7037DIglennf, 10/27/2025 6:56:04 AM
Manuel gave a very informative tour. Very knowledgeable with great history. He made sure everyone could hear and see. A good pace and some piazza off the beaten track.
758hyacinthg, 10/27/2025 6:55:50 AM
Fantastic tour taking you through the city and showing you Florence through engaging facts and historical storytelling. The tour guide added drama in the best way possible and shows you some wonderful parts parts you could miss!
A4992VEalanc, 10/27/2025 6:54:47 AM
He was an excellent tour guru and a devoured to make sure all were present and heard his information throughout. Well recommended.
Zborneo, 10/27/2025 6:53:45 AM
Really brilliant - proper stories, a real sense of what makes Florence unique and great hidden gems. A superb delivery and engaging performance too.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is made possible only thanks to your donations. We offer the tour in this way because we are confident in the quality of what we are providing. At the end of the tour, you will decide the appropriate amount to compensate for the expertise and professionalism of the guide who accompanied you. The only form of compensation for the guide is what you choose to donate.
Departure point
The meeting point is in front of the façade of SAN LORENZO church (main entrance, not the entrance of the Medici chapels) next to the marble statue of Giovanni de' Medici who is sitting on a small throne. Look for a small red flag.Return details
This tour is the best walking tour that you can ever have in Florence. It is a great introduction to the city for both first-timers as well as returners. It covers the main attractions of the city and also the hidden gems that are well and truly "off the beaten track" and gives you facts you wouldn't know or notice walking around by yourself. While you'll be led through the city you will be even accompanied through three centuries full of thrilling stories about the Medici family who influenced Florence’s history; little by little the Renaissance will become alive in front of you. You will not be involved in a boring, neutral lecture, but in a pleasant stroll through the center of Florence, in a friendly and easy-going atmosphere.No redemption information available
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